For Teachers

GIMAGINE provides free and relevant teaching materials, professional opportunities, language courses and support for teachers and language assistants. Photo of a woman, probably a teacher, standing next to a map of Germany, addressing a class

Photo of a woman, probably a teacher, standing next to a map of Germany, addressing a class

FAQ for teachers

Engage with German ... in Berlin!

The Goethe-Institut is offering an exclusive, fully funded* trip to Berlin aimed at introducing German in schools or strengthening its status. Learn more and apply now!

For Specialized German Teachers in Secondary Schools

Teachers & Heads from Primary and Secondary Schools
In-Person Professional Development in Germany

The Goethe-Institut UK awards scholarships for participation in language courses and professional development seminars (e.g. cultural studies; German as a foreign language theory and practice) in Germany. You can apply for a scholarship from the Goethe-Institut if you are a teacher of German as a foreign language or are involved in the teacher training of such teachers; this also applies if you work at a PASCH school.

Grants & Scholarships for Teachers

Learn about our current grants and scholarships, both for teachers of the German language, be it for professional development or to increase your level of German, as well as for pupils, students, and learners of German. Get set, German!

Available funding and support

Class Preparation ...

doesn't have to be difficult (or time-consuming). We offer a wealth of information, materials and concepts that guarantee high-quality teaching while making learning fun.

Our German Clubs with interactive starter-kits for teachers

German Club Starter Kits will include a German Club Handbook (digital or hardcopy) for club leaders, gamified learning challenges, badges, and awards for students, with different learning routes according to students' ages. Previous knowledge of German is neither necessary for students nor teachers. We further offer comprehensive professional training and incentive trips for teachers and heads who start up a club. We can also help set up a club directly at your school!

Topical Exam Preparation
Fit for GCSE

Here you will find a wide range of teaching materials and free German exercises, compiled in accordance with subject areas of the British GSCE for German as a foreign language. The focus is on promoting the use of the German language in action-oriented lessons, communicative speaking and writing.

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Platform: “Deutschstunde”

Free teaching materials, language magazines, and professional networking opportunities. Don't miss out on Deutschstunde, the Goethe-Institut's most elaborate platform for teachers of German as a foreign language.

Deutschstunde – The portal for DaF teachers
Teaching Materials

Designed for teachers of German and leaders in education, these materials are carefully curated, and free of charge, to be used for in-class or remote instruction.

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Dossiers

Our dossiers help teachers to fully understand a topic before they teach it: Background information, professional development trainings, instruction materials, educational programs for students, best practices etc.

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German Expert Mentors (GEM) network

Our German Expert Mentors (GEMs) Network delivers support to German departments and professional upskilling to German teachers in schools across England. Part of a nationwide network, our GEMs will coach and mentor language-teaching professionals, supply updated teaching resources and materials, and re-energise language learning with free-of-charge, bespoke offers that can be tailored to individual needs upon request.

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Professional opportunities

With our professional development initiatives, we seek to improve the quality of teaching and learning, while trying to ease the burden on professionals and institutions, by providing resources where they are needed.

Professional Development

The Goethe-Institut UK offers a wide range of professional development opportunities for German teachers - either online or in-person.

German Online Training

Do you have a strong desire to improve your German language skills as a teacher, but don't have the time to attend classes?
With our Deutsch Training Online, you can take your German to the next level at your own pace, 24/7, through our modern learning platform. And the best part is, you can book it now for only £25!
International Relocation Payment (IRP)

The International Relocation Payment (IRP) offers financial support of £10,000 to teachers and trainees from around the world who wish to train or work in English schools.
For more information on the IRP, visit the Department of Education's website.

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Online Group Courses

For all teachers who want to improve their German language skills:
Don't miss out on the opportunity to sign up for an Online Group Course for only £25!
The courses are available at different levels to help teachers enhance their German proficiency, covering a variety of topics such as grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. Take the chance for lifelong learning with the world's leading provider of German courses.

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Engage with German ... in Berlin!

In-Person Professional Development in Germany

Grants & Scholarships for Teachers

Class Preparation ...

Our German Clubs with interactive starter-kits for teachers

Topical Exam Preparation
Fit for GCSE

Platform: “Deutschstunde”

Teaching Materials

Dossiers

Activities for your classes

German Expert Mentors (GEM) network

Professional opportunities

Professional Development

German Online Training

International Relocation Payment (IRP)

Online Group Courses

For Teachers

FAQ for teachers

How can you help me when German is at risk of being phased out at my school?

Do you offer support for school exchanges?

What do you offer for schools and teachers who are not within reach of either the Goethe-Institut London or the Goethe-Institut Glasgow?

Our Events

Grants & Scholarships for Teachers

Class Preparation ...

Topical Exam Preparation Fit for GCSE

Activities for your classes

Topical Exam Preparation
Fit for GCSE